want to share that the hospital in Portland, Ore just called and they are accepting my husband for a tavi.
A TAVi is a new procedure to replace the aortic valve with out opening the chest. They run a line thru the groin and open it to crush the diseased valve and insert a mechanical one. Quick recovery. I only recently found out about this and don`t know if you have that where you are but hope so. Pretty exciting.
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@Casper,@Gerald99@Katieoxo60Thanks guys. It is today they are taking him in. Cardiograms x-rays-labs etc. and tomorrow at 9am the procedure . He was first referred in April and had all this same pre-op tests to see if he qualified and then 3 weeks ago they had him back and redid all the tests and he was scheduled for Sept 14,15 & 16th surgery but they called yesterday with an unexpected opening we could take. So we did. As his condition was worsening i am so glad it is sooner than expected.A ton of stress has been lifted. So grateful for my son taking him up for me. Really tough for me to have gone with him. Heavy smoke and barely breathing myself but all is good. I am with him in spirit every second. Thanks for all your encouragement.
Hi Patty, it's great they got him in early. I know you probably feel bad not being able to go with him, but, you would only be sat there fretting until it's over, just the same as you are doing at home. He'll be done and dusted and home again, before you know it. xxx
Hi Patty, Just checking in to see how you and your husband are? Hopefully well but I would very much welcome an update given it's been 4 years. Many thanks, in advance, for any insight you may provide as I'm on the fence about Tavi or OHS. Thank you!
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